Presidential Election of 1796

How many electoral votes did Maryland have in 1796?

• 4

• 7

• 9

• 11

Who got the most electoral votes in the 1796 Presidential election?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Aaron Burr

What does it mean to get a "MAJORITY" of the total possible votes?

• It means getting exactly 50% (1/2) of the votes.

• It means getting over 50% (1/2) of the votes.

• It means getting less than 50% (1/2) of the votes.

• It means getting ALL of the votes.

Did John Adams get a "MAJORITY" of the total possible Electoral votes in 1796?

• Yes

• No

Why did Thomas Jefferson become Vice-President in 1796?

• He was a Democratic-Republican.

• He came in second in Electoral votes.

• He was chosen by John Adams.

• He was a Federalist.

Which states split their vote (gave some to both candidates)?

• PA, MD, VA, and NC

• DE, NY, NJ, and NC

• GA, PA, SC, and TN

• NC, CT, RI, and KY

What geographic pattern do you notice in the results?

• John Adams only won in states near the Chesapeake Bay

• Thomas Jefferson only won in the New England region.

• States in the North tended to vote for Thomas Jefferson, while states in the South tended to vote for John Adams.

• States in the North tended to vote for John Adams, while states in the South tended to vote for Thomas Jefferson.

What is the formula for how many Electoral votes each state gets?

• Electoral Votes = however many U.S. Senators a state has.

• Electoral Votes = the state's total members it has in Congress.

• Electoral Votes = however many U.S. House of Representatives a state has.

• Electoral Votes = 3 for each state.

Which state had the most electoral votes in 1796?

• California

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• New York

Which state has the most Electoral votes today (2018)?

• California

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• Florida